Sr. Internal Auditor

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Pay range is $90,000 - $105,000 per year

Position Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor will play a critical role in developing and executing the company’s risk based internal audit plan, evaluating internal controls, supporting integration of acquired businesses, and driving continuous improvement in processes, controls, and governance. This individual will serve as a key contributor in enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the company’s operations and financial reporting environment.

The successful candidate is proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in an evolving environment with shifting priorities. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and cross functional teams and is ideal for an audit professional looking to help build and strengthen a growing internal audit function.

• Internal Audit Execution & Planning
  • Lead and participate in operational, financial, compliance, and integrated audits in accordance with the risk based internal audit plan.
  • Assist in developing and refining the annual audit plan, considering emerging risks, acquisition activity, system changes, and stakeholder input.
  • Document processes, risks, and controls; prepare audit programs; perform fieldwork; and communicate results clearly.
• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
  • Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation validation.
  • Support process enhancements following the company’s recent external auditor transition, ensuring expectations and methodologies remain aligned.
  • Partner with control owners to strengthen documentation, consistency, and ownership of controls.
• Acquisition Integration & Advisory
  • Perform audit related due diligence and post acquisition integration support, including risk assessments, control environment evaluations, and harmonization of processes.
  • Collaborate with newly acquired teams to design and implement scalable control frameworks.
  • Provide guidance on internal control implications of system migrations, new processes, and organizational changes.
• Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong partnerships with business leaders to promote risk awareness and control accountability.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, and process standardization.
  • Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management in a clear, actionable manner.
  • Contribute to the Internal Audit department’s development, including methodology enhancements, data analytics use, and team training.
• Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and SOX requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt in a fast paced environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–7+ years of relevant audit experience (internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, or equivalent).

Preferred Certifications and Experience

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or progress toward a relevant certification.
• Experience in a public company environment.
• Experience with acquisitions, integration, and/or evolving control environments.
• Familiarity with modern audit tools, data analytics, and ERP systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities if necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status.  As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.